AROS winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square by PALMA
29/05/2018.
[Loreto Square] Mexico City
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Palma Estudio is the winner of the competition for the development of a game proposal in Loreto Square.
AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Aerial view. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Aerial view. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Aerial view. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Aerial view. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Aerial square view. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Aerial view. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Aerial view. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Aerial square view. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Aerial square view. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Aerial square view. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Aerial square view. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square. Photography by Onnis Luque
Plant of the project. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square
Architectural plant. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square
Structural plant. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square
Elevation and section. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square
Constructive axonometric. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square
Structural detail. AROS by PALMA, winner of the 'Urban Toys' competition for Loreto Square
Palma Estudio designs the winning project for Loreto Square in the historic center of Mexico City 'AROS', which uses wooden ramps and horizontal grids to transform a fountain into a playground.
Description of project by Palma Estudio
AROS is a winning proposal for the “Urban Toys” competition that was commissioned by Laboratorio para la Ciuda and the Mexico City government. The objective of the competition was to develop a sort of temporary playground in the historical center of the city, specifically in Loreto square.
By placing the project within the confines of the iconic plaza fountain, we take advantage of the spontaneous play that already takes place. In addition, we avoid interrupting the everyday flow and activities of people on this square. By using the preexisting elements of the square such as benches we create a safe and visible environment where children can explore freely.
The design is built around the different types of play which are influenced the most by the physical space around the child. In the case of physical play, this relationship is the strongest. Two circular ramps with opposite slopes are placed concentrically, which results in playful level variations. Together with the water element and the net, these obstacles produce moments of moderate risk which encourage interaction and dynamic play. The concentric nature of the proposal also creates a series of thresholds which can be real or imaginary. Access to the first ring is open at the lowest point. However, in order to get to the second ring, the child must walk at least a quarter of the way around the circle. From here, the child must overcome the third obstacle; the water and net. All these layers, thresholds and observation points are great for made-up rule play and socio-dramatic games.
The ramps temporarily envelop the fountain which creates a sensory experience when the fountain is on but can also be used as a dry game. This versatility allows for its use to go beyond a simple playground game in order to connect with the community and even be used as a small forum space.
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Architects
PALMA (Ilse Cardenas, Regina de Hoyos, Diego Escamilla, Juan Luis Rivera)
Collaborators
Tonatiuh Armenta
Contractor
La Invencible
Structural design
Pedro García
Location
Loreto Square, Historic Center, Mexico City
Area
140 sqm
Year
2018
Ilse Cárdenas, Regina De Hoyos, Diego Escamilla & Juan Luis Rivera. PALMA
P A L M A is a young architecture office based in Mexico City. It was founded by Ilse Cárdenas, Regina De Hoyos, Diego Escamilla & Juan Luis Rivera, all of whom studied at the UNAM School of Architecture.
The practice is geared towards finding integrated and individual solutions to each architectural problem. Our approach is based off a detailed analysis of the immediate context and a design process which is open to experimentation and exploration. The result is a constant search towards an architecture of atmospheres which move people and truly belong.
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